5 TIPS to help you play CHORDS on the OCTAVE MANDOLIN! | Left hand techniques to make chording easy

Do you struggle with playing chords on the octave mandolin? In this video, Emma gives five tips that will help you play chords more confidently and comfortably!

Download my chord chart for the octave mandolin with the link below! It is a two page chart full of diagrams of my favorite chords for the octave mandolin, and it includes a written guide for how to read and understand the chord chart as well:)
https://www.emmaborders.com/sheet-mus...

0:00 -Intro
0:44 -Open and closed chords
2:09 -Hand position for open chords
4:15 -Hand position for closed chords
7:29 -Play on tips of fingers
7:59 -Trick for changing chords
11:21 -Pressing down strings all the way
12:58 -Simplify
16:14 -Outro

My favorite chords for the octave mandolin!
   • My FAVORITE CHORDS for the OCTAVE MAN...  


If you are interested in online mandolin lessons, transcription work, or finding out more information about me, check out my website with the link below!
https://www.emmaborders.com

Here is the link to my own original arrangements for mandolin and octave mandolin which you can purchase with the link below:)
https://www.emmaborders.com/sheet-mus...

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